Risk Manager

Role Overview

• Develops and coordinates worker's compensation, casualty and liability insurance or safety and loss control programs.
• Analyzes the city's risks and recommends risk management actions.
• Negotiates agreements, procedures, remedies, and policies with insurers and regulatory agencies.
• Prepares insurance bid specifications.
• Conducts risk management programs including safety, hazardous materials, medical testing, driving, and insurance.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and make eligibility determinations.
• Maintains a database and administrative procedures using a microcomputer.
• Conducts safety inspections of municipal buildings and properties.
• Inspects and investigates safety and insurance conditions at work sites.
• Gathers information about losses and accidents and prepares incident reports.
• Serves the city's safety officers and works with the city's committees in formulating safety policies and procedures.
• Develops insurance and safety training programs for town employees.
• Prepares training materials.
• Coordinates training plans and conducts training.
• Participates in the negotiation and settlement of claims.
• Reviews all worker's compensation accidents and injuries.
• Monitors the activity and progress of injured employees to assure the earliest possible return to work consistent with the severity of the injury.
• Attends formal and informal conferences before the Worker's Compensation Commissioner.
• Investigates liability claims for injuries, property damage, etc., made against the city.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in Law or Insurance Administration or a related field, plus background with employee benefit compensation/ERISA
• Must have a valid Connecticut driver's license.